Paris 2

Albert Camus at the BnF Richelieu: an exhibition centered on the writer’s manuscripts

The BnF Richelieu is preparing Albert Camus: Preventing the World from Falling Apart. Manuscripts, archives and contemporary works will bring visitors closer to the author of The Stranger and The Plague through the making of his works.

BnF Richelieu, the historic home of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and its museum

The Richelieu site, located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, is the historic birthplace of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, which has housed collections of royal documents since 1721. A historic site, recently modernized, accessible to all!

Pigeoncoq: a free workshop to make your own leather accessories in Paris

Pigeoncoq celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free leather accessories workshop on November 7, 2026, in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. Advance registration is full, but walk-in spots will be available depending on attendance.

Puppy Painting Paris: a painting workshop surrounded by puppies in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement

Puppy Painting Paris lets you paint your own canvas surrounded by puppies on Rue de Richelieu in the 2nd arrondissement. Seventy-minute sessions can be booked in November and December 2026 for €39.99 per person.

Blaye au Comptoir in Paris: the pop-up bar run by AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux winemakers

From November 10 to 14, 2026, winegrowers from Blaye will take over the Grand Espace Sentier at 23 rue du Sentier in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement for the third edition of Blaye au Comptoir. The program includes tastings, meet-and-greets with producers, wines by the glass or bottle, and sharing boards featuring local produce. Five days dedicated to good company and conviviality! Free admission.

The Place: The Bradery brings its sales offline in Paris, with discounts of up to 60%, from November 3 to 5.

For three days, from November 3 to 5, 2026, The Bradery is moving from online to in-person shopping with a pop-up store on rue d’Uzès in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, in the Grands Boulevards district. Shoppers can browse three major brands—Schott, Deus Ex Machina and Rains—at special prices, with discounts of up to 60%. Admission to these private sales is free, with registration required (link in the article).

La Nuit de la Glisse 2026: The Call at the Grand Rex, three screenings in November

La Nuit de la Glisse returns to the Grand Rex with The Call, by Thierry Donard and Olivier Sautet. Three screenings are scheduled for November 19, 20 and 22, 2026, featuring Q&As and Grand Large screenings.

Godzilla Night at the Grand Rex: two films, including Minus Zero, premiering on November 3

On November 3, 2026, Godzilla Night at the Grand Rex begins at 8:30 p.m. with Godzilla Minus One, followed by an advance screening of Godzilla Minus Zero at 10:35 p.m.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: film concert at the Grand Rex

Relive « Harry Potter à l’École des Sorciers » in a cinema-concert at the Grand Rex from November 4 to 8, 2026, with the Yellow Socks Orchestra performing John Williams's score live.

2026 Prix Goncourt: four finalists unveiled ahead of the verdict

The 2026 Prix Goncourt has its four finalists, whose books range from a Parisian investigation to a school novel and a mountain narrative. The winner will be announced on November 3, 2026, at the traditional ceremony at the Drouant restaurant in Paris.

Retrographia: the Paris shop where antique engravings still make a strong impression

Vintage maps, engravings, botanical illustrations and retro posters: Retrographia brings images of the past back into the spotlight at several shops in Paris, including the one in Passage Jouffroy. An address to remember for paper lovers, treasure hunters and home décor enthusiasts looking for a story to tell.

Oh, the Beautiful Days with Catherine Frot at the Bouffes Parisiens

Catherine Frot takes on the role of Winnie in Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days, directed by Marc Paquien, at the Bouffes Parisiens in Paris from September 23 to November 29, 2026.

In Paris, the legendary Salle Favart is closing for renovation and preparing for its grand return in 2027

Curtain down at Salle Favart! The famous Opéra-Comique theater, located in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, will close for the 2026–2027 season for major modernization work. It is scheduled to reopen in fall 2027, but performances will continue elsewhere in the capital.

La French Beauty in Paris: the concept store where you can discover the latest gems in French beauty

In the Montorgueil district, La French Beauty brings together more than 60 independent French brands and 2,000 products. A concept store dedicated to skincare, fragrances and cosmetics that break the mold.

October 24, 2026 demonstration: Gaîté Lyrique announces an exceptional closure in Paris

La Gaîté Lyrique, located in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, will be exceptionally closed this Saturday, October 24, 2026. All activities have been suspended, and visitors who booked a ticket for the exhibition can obtain a refund or reschedule their visit.

Finally something good, Stefan Sagmeister back at La Gaîté Lyrique for an optimistic exhibition.

La Gaîté Lyrique returns to its major exhibitions with "Finally, Something Good," on view from October 15, 2026 to April 18, 2027. Stefan Sagmeister turns statistics and data into artworks to explore the world’s long-term evolution.

George Michael at the Grand Rex: Preview Screening and Karaoke on November 1

Le Grand Rex is hosting an advance screening of George Michael: The Faith Tour on November 1, 2026, preceded by karaoke starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: €17 plus fees.

La La Land in Concert at the Grand Rex with Justin Hurwitz in October 2027

La La Land returns as a live-to-film concert at the Grand Rex from October 29 to 31, 2027. Justin Hurwitz will conduct the 80 musicians of the Yellow Socks Orchestra and its jazz band.

Salon Idées Japon 2026: Japanese Christmas market returns to Bastille

The Salon Idées Japon returns to the Bastille Design Center in Paris’s 11th arrondissement from November 20 to 22, 2026. Sixty French-Japanese creators and 16 workshops are getting ready for a Japanese-themed Christmas, with free admission.

The Le Chien Fou restaurant makes its Paris debut!

After Tours, Orléans, and Poitiers, Le Chien Fou has opened its fourth restaurant at 16 Rue Feydeau, in the 2nd arrondissement. A new address to discover in Paris, with a venue that has made homemade, generous cooking its signature.